Courtney Upshaw

This year's NFL scouting combine began Wednesday, unofficially marking the start of draft speculation season. Before the prospects are poked and prodded, though, Matt Vensel has taken his first crack at predicting the first round of April's NFL draft. (This mock draft does not account for potential trades.) And remember, these are called "mock" drafts for a reason. Try not to take them too seriously. NOTE: The Miami Dolphins will learn whether they have the eighth or ninth pick in the first-round on Friday, when a 7 a.m. coin flip with the Carolina Panthers takes place. 1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. A once-in-a-generation passer replaces another...

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